Staff Software Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CodePath is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Our students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With over 40,000 students and alumni from 1,000 colleges now working at 4,050 companies, we are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future. CodePath is supported by Amazon, Andreessen Horowitz, Anthropic<strong>, </strong>Comcast, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Knight Foundation, Meta, New Profit, Salesforce, and The Studio at Blue Meridian Partners, among others.</span></p></div><div class="sc-1fwbcuw-0 hpukun"> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Location: </strong>Remote, United States, Europe, Canada or LATAM</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Role-Type:</strong> Full-Time</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reports To: </strong>VP of Product Engineering</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation: </strong>$180,000 to $200,000 per year for US based applicants. Adjusted contingent on location for applicants based in Canada, LATAM and Europe.</span></p> </div> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CodePath’s national programs are powered by a custom platform software suite that includes 6-10 different tools ranging from the multi-step admissions/application process to a custom learning management system, and all the way to our custom gradebook, reporting, and student support systems. To see what we have built, click <a href="https://books.codepath.org/learning-at-codepath/appendix/learning-platform">here</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">CodePath is seeking a Staff Software Engineer who will design, develop, and maintain web-based applications that are the centerpiece of our mission to enhance and revolutionize the educational experience for emerging engineers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate should thrive in ambiguity, relish autonomy, and be excited about leveraging and building the technology that is at the center of CodePath's ambitious vision to transform college computer science education, empower the tech leaders of tomorrow and generate over $1.5T in wealth for low-income communities within the next 20 years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">As a <strong>Staff Software Engineer</strong>, you will join a small team of engineers who collaborate directly with stakeholders to comprehend the needs of our students and staff, actively participate in the decision-making process about which features and functionalities to tackle and then independently execute. On CodePath’s Product Engineering team, you’ll make high-impact decisions about how we solve our problems.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate for this role is a Web Engineer inspired by potential projects like these:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><strong>Leading the charge to modernize our production infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible</strong>. You'll help transition our stable but aging setup to a more maintainable, scalable infrastructure-as-code approach</p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><strong>Maintaining and modernizing our internal libraries and codebases</strong> to ensure long-term scalability and stability</p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Using Rails with Turbo in greenfield projects that will help us reduce cost per student and enable us to concurrently reach a greater number of students than we ever have before</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Building a Django-based AI companion that will guide students through their CodePath experience</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Refining our Markdown-based course materials system to support mastery-driven learning</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Scaling a system that has helped tens of thousands of students to help hundreds of thousands more</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We partner closely with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google, OpenAI and other specialists on the cutting edge of generative AI R&amp;D. You'll work hands-on with the most advanced AI systems in the world — and we expect Staff engineers here to be AI-native practitioners themselves, not just AI-adjacent builders.<br></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Key Activities</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements, implement new features, and fix bugs</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Write automated tests and ensure that applications are tested thoroughly before deployment</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices in software development</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Identify and address performance bottlenecks and other technical issues</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Debug and troubleshoot issues as they arise</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provide technical guidance and support to other members of the team<br><br></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10+ years of experience in the software engineering field (5 years of experience minimum of using Ruby on Rails)&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Passion for great web products</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong experience with one or more of our frameworks: Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, or Django</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">An AI-native development mindset — you actively use AI tools to move faster, think bigger, and raise your own ceiling as an engineer, and you're thoughtful about where AI augments vs. where human judgment matters most</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bootstrap Grid and Responsive Layout System or similar CSS/JS framework for lightweight responsive design</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with PostgreSQL and database design</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact in the world<br><br></span></p> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Nice to haves</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience using Slim or HAML for clean view templating</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with Docker</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience deploying applications on GCP</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience building ELT/ETL pipelines</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Full-Time Employee Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This is a 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.! CodePath prioritizes employee well-being with a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Health &amp; Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life &amp; disability insurance, and identity theft protection</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">​​Student Loan Forgiveness: CodePath is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt</span></p> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Additional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings</span></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$200,000 USD</span></div></div></div>